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Tread Lightly: Managing Your Spa’s Carbon Footprint
We often read about our carbon emissions and how that translates into our carbon footprint. But do you know how a carbon footprint is measured, and what it means for our spa and wellness businesses?
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Research
Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly States in the US
A research team at Cartridge Save released the data from their recent study that revealed the greenest states in the US, with South Dakota taking the top spot.
Sustainability
How to Perform a Waste Audit for Your Spa
Conducting a waste audit is the only way of knowing not only what types of waste your spa produces, but also whether your current waste management strategies are effective. Regular audits provide a benchmark for future improvements.
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October 2024
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Sustainability
Sustainable Resorts that Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Sustainability
7 Eco-Friendly Trends Shaping Green Beauty
Industry Experts
Tools for Implementing Sustainable Business Practices with Charné le Roux
Sustainability
Strategies for Spa Business Sustainability from Top Experts
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Sustainability
4 Simple Steps for a Greener Spa
You can make a big impact on our environment with some simple adjustments—plus your clientele will value your efforts, and in turn, their loyalty to your brand will increase.
Products
[Editor's Picks] 4 Beautiful B Corp Spa Brands
We're highlighting spa brands that are B Corp certified, meaning that they have undergone a rigorous audit to ensure their manufacturing processes put people and the planet above profit.
Sustainability
Become a GSN Planet Member this Earth Month
GSN Planet's April Membership Drive is a special promotion for new memberships and renewals during Earth Month.
Sustainability
4 Educational Resources to Green Your Spa Business
We polled our readers, and 67% of you are looking for sustainability education focused on business practices! So, we gathered these four educational articles that will help you green your spa operations.
Industry News
GSN Planet Calls for Board Applications
Applications for GSN Board Service are open until January 31, 2024. Successful candidates selected to join the Board will commence their first 3-year term in February 2024.
Management
Tips to Practicing Water-Conscious Hydrotherapy
The word “spa” means health through water; if we want to practice spa in its proper context while saving water, we must put these innovative solutions in place.
Health
4 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Spa
GSN Planet's "Sustainability by Design" panel discussed the ways in which spas can use their design and decor to connect guests and staff to nature.
Management
7 Ways Sustainable Practices Boost Business
Let’s consider in more detail, seven points that demonstrate why investment in sustainability will generate benefit to spa businesses.
Health
Debunking 3 Sustainable Product Myths
Master esthetician Emily Trampetti dispels these common greenwashing claims within the world of wellness products.
Industry News
Myndstream Showcases Self-Guided Multisensory Experience at 2023 Global Wellness Summit
The experience included Sprig's calming aromatherapy scent Shield and Myndstream's created sonic motif inspired by the origin story and ingredients of the product.
Sustainability
What is a Sustainable Spa?
The sustainable spa, through the wellness experience that it offers, conducts a holistic business.
Sustainability
How to Balance Sustainable Cleaning with Superior Hygiene
Maintaining an excellent hygiene and sanitation regime in a spa or beauty salon is one of the very first things that is impressed on prospective spa owners and aspiring students.